In order to combat such severe colony losses, WSU scientists are working on methods for widespread varroa mite control, awareness on commercial honey bee colony management practices, and new ...

Honey bees are not native to the U.S., but they play a big part in commercial agriculture. The flying insects pollinate more than 130 types of fruits, nuts and vegetables, making them responsible for ...

Commercial honey bee colony losses are projected to reach between 60 and 70 percent up from 40 and 50 percent in the past decade. As honey bee colonies face significant losses nationwide, scientists ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Losses of commercial honey bee colonies are projected to be the highest on record in the last decade, according to Washington State University researchers. In a press ...

It might also be a good alternative to antibiotics for certain infections. Honey is made when bees suck the nectar from flowers and later pass the nectar to other bees through their mouths.